Ident-A-Kid Services of America
Children's identification products & servicesBackground
Founded: 1986 Franchising since: 2000
Working with public and private schools, Ident-A-Kid franchisees sell credit-card-sized identification cards to parents. Each card includes the child's photograph, fingerprint, physical description and contact information.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 5 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Approximately 50% of Congressional districts (according to the 1980 census)
Working with public and private schools, Ident-A-Kid franchisees sell credit-card-sized identification cards to parents. Each card includes the child's photograph, fingerprint, physical description and contact information.
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2810 Scherer Dr., #100 St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 |
Phone: (727)577-4646 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 5 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 253 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Approximately 50% of Congressional districts (according to the 1980 census)
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $34K-44.2K Franchise fee: $24.9K |
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | Yes | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100K
Cash liquidity requirement: $25K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 2-1/2 days
- By telephone/multimedia
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
Marketing Support
- National media
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#252 (2009); #236 (2008); #399 (2007); #324 (2006); #215 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2005;
Low-Cost Franchises:
#52 (2009); #51 (2008); #83 (2006); #55 (2005);
Top New Ranking:
#12 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#64 (2009); #59 (2008); #88 (2006); #58 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#193 (2009); #182 (2008); #188 (2007); #154 (2005);
#252 (2009); #236 (2008); #399 (2007); #324 (2006); #215 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2005;
Low-Cost Franchises:
#52 (2009); #51 (2008); #83 (2006); #55 (2005);
Top New Ranking:
#12 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#64 (2009); #59 (2008); #88 (2006); #58 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#193 (2009); #182 (2008); #188 (2007); #154 (2005);